CCCityCheck
SafetyCostCitiesProvidersSearch
C+

Murder in Bartlett, Tennessee (2026)

7.0 per 100K · 23% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Bartlett has a murder rate of 7.0 per 100K, which is 23% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 14,286 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Bartlett, Tennessee is 7.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 23% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Bartlett's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Bartlett vs State and National Averages

Bartlett
7.0
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Murder in Bartlett

1 in 14,286

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Bartlett in a given year, based on the rate of 7.0 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Bartlett

C+
Violent Crime370.4/100K · 2% above avg
C+
Property Crime2055.2/100K · 12% above avg
B-
Assault259.5/100K · 3% below avg
B-
Robbery49.6/100K · 22% below avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Kingsport
B-
5.3
Gallatin
C
8.3
Lebanon
B-
5.5
Collierville
B-
4.9
Spring Hill
C
8.0
Cleveland
C
8.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Bartlett

How bad is murder in Bartlett?
As of 2026, Bartlett's murder rate of 7.0 per 100K is 23% above the national average. It ranks behind 58% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Bartlett?
As of 2026, 7.0 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Bartlett?
Crime in Bartlett has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Bartlett's murder compare to Tennessee?
Bartlett's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 7.0 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Bartlett?
Based on the rate of 7.0 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 14,286 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Bartlett safe from murder?
Bartlett is about average for murder. The rate of 7.0 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Bartlett safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities